EAGAN, Minn. — It’s always wild how quickly an NFL season can end. The train hums for 18 weeks and then screeches to a halt. There is no warning, no alert telling us what’s about to happen. Only the abrupt finality and then the quick shift of the gaze to the future. This is where… Continue reading Vikings’ collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear
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Buffalo Has What the Wild Need At the Deadline – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are looking for goal-scoring talent to create offense when opponents double-team Kirill Kaprizov or when he’s injured. Fans and media have criticized Kaprizov because the Wild haven’t been able to produce the necessary goal-scoring depth to go on a playoff run. Teams like the Winnipeg Jets are Minnesota’s kryptonite. The Dallas Stars,… Continue reading Buffalo Has What the Wild Need At the Deadline – Minnesota Wild
Brian Flores says he’d need ‘right situation’ to leave Vikings
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is entering another round of head coaching interviews. “Any time you’re mentioned in head coaching conversations or receive requests, it’s an honor,” Flores said Tuesday, while adding that he is “locked in” on the Vikings’ wild-card matchup with the Rams on Monday night. On Monday, the Jets requested an interview… Continue reading Brian Flores says he’d need ‘right situation’ to leave Vikings
What Do the Wild Need To Do To Get Ryan Hartman Going? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games because they can’t stay healthy. Jared Spurgeon, the team captain, is the most recent player to join Minnesota’s injured list. It seems like we are seeing new defensive pairings and line combinations nightly. Still, the Wild finished 2024 with three wins in the last four… Continue reading What Do the Wild Need To Do To Get Ryan Hartman Going? – Minnesota Wild
Michela Cava Always Comes Through When the Frost Need Her Most – Minnesota Wild
Her competitive nature was always high. Even growing up in a hockey family from Thunder Bay, Ont., Michela Cava remembers how she always wanted to win. “Almost to the point where it was too much,” Cava said. “My mom would be like, ‘OK, you need to chill out. Your friends are actually not going to… Continue reading Michela Cava Always Comes Through When the Frost Need Her Most – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Need More From Matt Boldy To Complete His Star Turn – Minnesota Wild
Fans expected Matt Boldy to turn into a superstar after a breakout season in 2023-24, and his start to this year only reinforced that notion. But of all the Wild’s struggles, Boldy is the most problematic for a team counting on him to become a star. Boldy has done a lot of good things this… Continue reading The Wild Need More From Matt Boldy To Complete His Star Turn – Minnesota Wild
Everything you need to know about the Vikings in the NFL playoffs
Generally speaking, if the Vikings finish with the same record as the Lions, Detroit owns the tiebreakers. If the Vikings finish with the same record as the Eagles, the Vikings have the advantage in the tiebreakers. They sure can. The Packers, currently the sixth seed, trail the Vikings by two games with three remaining. Super… Continue reading Everything you need to know about the Vikings in the NFL playoffs
Biggest need for each NFL team for Week 13: Bengals, Vikings could be vulnerable vs. run game this week
There are no byes this week in the NFL because three games were played on Thanksgiving. Fortunately, the rate of significant injuries has slowed down in recent weeks. Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., Giants edge rusher Azeez Ojulari and Eagles pass rusher Brandon Graham were notable players added to injured reserve this week. Here is… Continue reading Biggest need for each NFL team for Week 13: Bengals, Vikings could be vulnerable vs. run game this week
Vikings May Need to Turn to Their Other RB in Chicago
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings had a hard time running the football last Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. This week, they play a divisional game on the road against the Bears. The Vikings may need to turn to their other RB in Chicago. In the outdoor elements of Soldier Field, the ground game… Continue reading Vikings May Need to Turn to Their Other RB in Chicago
The Wild Need Marcus Johansson To Step Up – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have faced their biggest test this season: playing without veteran winger Mats Zuccarello for potentially a month. Zuccarello is a dual-threat playmaker and scorer. However, he underwent surgery last week and is reportedly out for three to four weeks after scoring six goals and 14 points in 16 games. It’s a tough… Continue reading The Wild Need Marcus Johansson To Step Up – Minnesota Wild